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追赶
zhuīgǎn
Description
“追赶”的意思是跑在别人后面，想要追上他。
"追赶" means to run behind someone, trying to catch up with them.
它也可以表示努力赶上别人的水平。
It can also mean trying hard to reach someone else's level.
Meanings
追赶zhuīgǎn
to chase after; to pursue
警察在后面追赶那个小偷。
The police are chasing the thief from behind.
追赶zhuīgǎn
to try to catch up (in level or progress)
他努力学习，想追赶同学们。
He studies hard to catch up with his classmates.
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Notes
- Etymology
追 (chase) + 赶 (rush/hurry), two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
追赶 stresses the ongoing effort to close a gap, either physical or figurative.
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